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The Greatness Machine

The Greatness Machine is on a Quest to Maximize the Human Experience!

Join Award Winning CEO and Author, Darius Mirshahzadeh (pron. Mer-shaw-za-day), as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the world―turning their wisdom and experience into learnings and advice you can use in your life so that you can level up and create greatness. Join Darius as he goes deep with guests like: Moby, Seth Godin, Gabby Reece, Amanda Knox, UFC Ring Announcer Bruce Buffer, Former FBI Negotiator Chris Voss, BJ Fogg, Former Spy and CIA Agent Andrew Bustamante, 1-800-Got-Junk CEO Brian Scudamore, NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger, and so many more!

Our subject matter ranges from entrepreneurial and pro athlete underdog stories, world-class leadership development, and performance development, to wealth creation and more! If you are a learner who wants to level up in your life and learn from experts who have been there and done that, hit the subscribe button.

The Greatness Machine is your ticket to create Greatness in your life!

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163 | Dane Espegard | The Dream Machine: A Leader’s Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes Jan 02, 2023

Show notes

How do you create a high-performing team?

A good leader is someone who empowers their team and focuses on team dynamics, which is crucial in order for the members to perform at their best. When a team has a healthy dynamics, the team members become problem solvers.

Dane Espegard, a culture consultant who teaches, assists, and executes the implementation of a culture centered around Dream Achieving, joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about his book, The Dream Machine: A Leader’s Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes.

In this episode, Darius and Dane discuss why dreams matter, the benefits of having a dream list, how having a “dream culture” can improve the performance of a team, and how leaders can help their members achieve their dreams. They also touch on the topic of best practices for making dreams a reality.

Topics include:

How Dane’s book The Dream Machine came about
The importance of having a dream list
How Dane leads and helps his team achieve their dreams
The best practices for making dreams into reality
The coolest dream Dane has seen someone turned into reality
What the readers can learn from The Dream Machine
How businesses can show their appreciation for their team members
And other topics…

Resources mentioned:

The Dream Manager: https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Manager-Matthew-Kelly/dp/1401388442

The Rhythm of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Life-Everyday-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B013GYKKRO?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Connect with Dane:

Website: https://daneespegard.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneespegard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daneespegard/?hl=en

Book: https://thedreammachinebook.com/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

162 | Top 5 For 2022 And 2023: What Are You Proud Of From 2022 And What Are Your Goals For 2023? Dec 30, 2022

Show notes

With 2022 coming to an end, why not take this time to do a personal inventory? What are the things you have done this year that you are most proud of? And what goals do you want to achieve in 2023?

Today, I am flying solo to take a look back at how this year has gone and what goals have been accomplished.

In this episode, I will talk about my personal goals this year and the things I look forward to next year. I will also share some tips on how I manage to make time for self-care, spend quality time with my family, and do fun things outside of work.

Topics include:

Making a list of top priorities and goals
Taking note of the things you are most proud of
Darius shares his four goals this year
The importance of balancing your grind and self-care
Darius reveals plan to start a new endeavor
And other topics…

Resources mentioned:

The Family Board Meeting: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Board-Meeting-Connection-Children/dp/1732362912

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

TGM Classic | Angelo Poli | Unraveling the Mysteries of Metabolism and How to Hit Your Body Transformation Goals Dec 28, 2022

Show notes

What is the number ONE reason that people do not hit their body transformation goals? (Hint: It is not a lack of will-power)

On today’s show, we interview international body transformation expert Angelo Poli, who unravels the mysteries of metabolism and data-driven weight loss. At the age of 38, Darius was tipping the scale at 363 pounds and was grappling with multiple health problems as a result. This was when he ran into Angelo, who helped him get his health and life back on track.

On the back of his extensive experience, which involves working with more than 20,000 people (including celebrities like Aaron Rodgers), Angelo dispels some common health and nutrition myths in today’s show. You will learn how to use data to tackle a highly individualized subject like metabolism.

Angelo also reveals the TWO important factors he considers when recommending a diet. If you are frustrated with your fitness levels and your overall health, you must tune in to this show for some valuable insights.

Topics include:

Why people hit a plateau as they pursue their body transformation
Measuring metabolism
Understanding the highly complex and individualized subject of metabolism
Understanding how your body is responding to your diet
And other topics…

Connect with Angelo:

Website: https://www.metpro.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-poli/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelopoli/?hl=en

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

161 | Ron Bauer | Making Big Happen: From Failure to 10-Figure IPO; How to Raise Big Money for Your Business; Why the Metaverse is Real Dec 26, 2022

Show notes

It’s one thing to have an idea and be able to raise capital to execute and make it happen but are these enough to guarantee a business’s success?

Ron Bauer, the founder of Theseus Capital Ltd. and a Venture Capitalist, joins the Greatness Machine to share the most important elements in building a successful business. With over 20 years of experience under his belt, he is focused on Biotech, Tech, and FinTech and was the co-founder of Turkana Energy, which merged with Africa Oil in 2009.

In this episode, Darius and Ron talk about venture capital and how it works, the advantages and disadvantages of a company going public, the realities and future of Metaverse, and what they do at Theseus Capital Ltd. They also discuss what it takes to achieve and appreciate success and the importance of being focused and adaptable.

Topics include:

Ron shares his own experience of failures and successes as a venture capitalist
Why you should not wait out on the market to raise capital
The downside of being a publicly traded company
How Ron evaluates the people he works with
How to achieve and appreciate success
What the global pandemic has taught people
How the Metaverse will shape the future
And other topics…

Connect with Ron:

Website: www.thescapital.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronbauer888

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

160 | Mike Ayala | Creating Freedom In Your Life By Design, Bootstrapping, And Investing In Yourself Dec 23, 2022

Show notes

What are the things that you value most in life? What does your calendar say about your priorities? With a limited amount of time each day, how do you make the most out of it?

Your priorities are the things that deserve your time and attention. They are what you consider the most important above anything else. By defining your priorities, the process of decision-making becomes easier.

Mike Ayala, an investor, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Investing for Freedom, joins us on the Greatness Machine to share his philosophies on freedom and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Darius and Mike discuss the importance of taking some time off from work, getting clarity on what you want your life to look like, and why it is possible to achieve success in both business and personal life. They also talk about knowing the difference between contentment and satisfaction and what it takes to have a long-lasting relationship.

Topics include:

Difference between contentment and satisfaction
Why taking time off is important
What true freedom looks like
The key secret of a long-lasting marriage
Mike explains what “freedom fighter” means
The most common misconception about investing in real estate
What Investing for Freedom Podcast is all about
And other topics…

Resources mentioned:

How Leadership (Actually) Works: https://www.amazon.com/How-Leadership-Actually-Works-Coordinating-ebook/dp/B09WF2KPPG

The Ultimate Sales Machine: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Sales-Machine-Turbocharge-Relentless/dp/1591842158

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://www.amazon.com/Almanack-Naval-Ravikant-Wealth-Happiness-ebook/dp/B08FF8MTM6

Connect with Mike:

Podcast: https://investingforfreedom.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikeayala/?hl=en

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

TGM Classic | Chip Conley | Navigating Change and How to Let Go Of the Things that Are Holding You Back Dec 21, 2022

Show notes

Why is it that we find it harder to accept and adapt to change as we grow older?

A person's fear of change can originate from a lot of things, including their childhood experiences, familial views, personal outlooks, and even just the way they are programmed for life.

Chip Conley, hospitality entrepreneur, bestselling author, and speaker, shares with us his distilled wisdom on navigating change and mid-life. At the age of 50, Chip found himself transitioning from being the CEO of Joeie de Vivre (JdV) for 24 years to answering his calling.

In this episode, Darius and Chip talk about the phases of transition and how to navigate the “messy middle,” why you strive for long-life learning and not life-long learning, and how to deal with identity and self-worth issues while transitioning.

Topics include:

The three stages of transition
The difference between transition and change
The challenges of transitioning and going through changes
What inspired Chip to establish Modern Elder Academy (MEA)
What is MEA, what they do, and what they offer
Benefits of letting go of emotional baggage
How does Chip see MEA 10 years from now
Distinguishing between a calling and workaholism
And other topics…

Resources mentioned:

Emotional Equations: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Equations-Creating-Happiness-Business/dp/1451607261

Connect with Chip:

Website: https://chipconley.com/

Website: https://wisdomwell.modernelderacademy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

159 | Matthew Campbell | Rebuilding Public Trust In Media In The Age Of Misinformation and Disinformation Dec 20, 2022

Show notes

Six out of ten people believe journalists intentionally mislead the public with false or exaggerated statements. That is according to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer, stating how the global pandemic and economic crisis have shaken public trust in the media.

As a result, journalists and the entire media industry face an uphill struggle while trying to bring readers the latest facts and information.

Matthew Campbell, an award-winning reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, and co-author of Dead in the Water, joins us on the Greatness Machine to share his personal experiences as a journalist who has reported from more than 25 countries.

In this episode, Darius and Matthew talk about writing and journalism and the challenges that go with them. They also discuss the influence of the media and how the public perceives the industry amidst the spread of misinformation and disinformation.

Topics include:

How Matthew got into writing and journalism
Matthew shares one piece of advice for aspiring writers
Matthew looks back at one of the most pivotal moments in his life
The story behind his book Dead in the Water
Matthew reveals the most challenging part of writing a book
What people think about journalism these days
The most common misconceptions about journalists
How the news media can regain the trust of the public
Matthew spills plan of bringing Dead in the Water to the screen
And other topics…

Connect with Matthew:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-campbell-37907b18/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattCampbell?s=20&t=xHfYO9a6yh19PzcOkncKPA

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Water-Hijacking-Maritime-Conspiracy/dp/0593329236

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

158 | Steven Kotler | Gnar Country: Finding State Of Flow To Achieve Peak Performance Dec 16, 2022

Show notes

Flow refers to the state of being completely immersed in an activity. It is defined as a mental state in which a person’s full attention is held by a single task while enjoying the process. It is a level of consciousness where you are most comfortable and performs at your best.

An individual experiencing flow can be said to be completely absorbed in what they are doing, with a resulting transformation in their perception of time.

Steven Kotler, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, joins us to give us a sneak peek into his upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he shares his personal experiences pushing himself beyond preconceived limits.

In this episode, Darius and Steven talk about park skiing, the psychology behind flow state and its benefits, and how to reach peak performance. They also tackle how having a positive aging mindset can slow down the effects of getting older.

Topics include:

How Steven got into writing and journalism
Steven gives a sneak peek into his book Gnar Country
What park skiing is all about
Five major intrinsic internal motivators
What is a flow state and what are its benefits
Steven explains what “ghost dog” means
What does peak performance look like
Steven explains why grit is a limited resource
Embodied cognition and its applications
The benefits of having a positive aging mindset
And other topics…

Resources mentioned:

Gnar Country: www.gnarcountry.com

The Art of Impossible: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Impossible-Peak-Performance-Primer/dp/0062977539

Connect with Steven:

Website: www.stevenkotler.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkotler/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

157 | Fred Reichheld | Bain’s High Priest of Customer Loyalty Teaches the Secret to Winning on Purpose in Business Dec 13, 2022

Show notes

Business is not just about making money. Business owners, especially those starting out, should have a clearly stated purpose or the essence of the organization. More than the numbers and figures, businesses exist to provide value to their customers.

Likewise, customers recognize value when you provide them with products and services worth their time, effort, and money. Most of them, if not all, crave a personalized experience and want to feel cared for.

Fred Reichheld, also known as the “high priest” of loyalty and the creator of the Net Promoter System℠ (NPS®), joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about customer loyalty and his book, Winning on Purpose.

In this episode, Darius and Fred discuss what great leadership looks like, the key driver of customer loyalty, and the ways to enrich the lives of other people. They also talk about NPS and eNPS and how these things work and help businesses measure the quality of their customer service.

Topics include:

What is the one key driver of customer loyalty
Definition of Net Promoter System℠ (NPS®) and how it works
Fred explains the NPS rating scale
Verbal NPS versus digital NPS
NPS versus eNPS
What makes a great leader
And other topics…

Resources mentioned:

Winning on Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Purpose-Unbeatable-Strategy-Customers/dp/1647821789

Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996

Connect with Fred:

Website: https://www.netpromotersystem.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredreichheld/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

156 | Christopher Ryan | Going From Success To Significance Dec 09, 2022

Show notes

How do you move forward after achieving your long-sought-after goals? Where do you go next after you succeed? Wouldn’t it be great if you could do something meaningful beyond success?

Being human is all about adding value to the lives around you, and that’s when you realize that you have moved past being merely successful to becoming significant. Bob Buford, in his book Halftime, wrote, “When all is said and done, our success will be pretty empty unless it has included a corresponding degree of significance.”

When we live a life of significance, we focus on others rather than ourselves. Having a true understanding of the things that matter most to us is what it means to be significant.

Christopher Ryan, former CEO of peer-to-peer mastermind organization GoBundance, joins us to talk about the differences between success and significance.

In this episode, Darius and Chris discuss the importance of knowing your vocation and what it feels like to move from success to significance. They also talk about the value of family and what it truly means to leave a lasting legacy.

Topics include:

What helped Chris find his calling and vocation
What is success and how to measure it
What it looks like shifting from success to significance
Why a parent-child relationship is important
Chris shares the secret behind the success of GoBundance
What it means to leave a legacy
Overcoming imposter syndrome

Resources mentioned:

Halftime by Bob Buford: https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Significance-Bob-P-Buford/dp/0310344441

More Than Money by Michael Cole: https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Money-Sustaining-Preserving/dp/1119264707

Connect with Christopher:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherryan2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Paredigm/

Website: https://www.gobundance.com/

Connect with Darius:

Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine

Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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